1098 Franklin Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456

The 5-story, 16-unit tenement building at 1098 Franklin Avenue in Longwood, owned by Josue Velazquez, was constructed in 1910 and has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in April 2025, the building received multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) violations for mold, water leaks with heavy flow, and wall maintenance issues, all of which were classified as emergencies.

Similar problems appeared in February 2024, when violations for water leaks and unsanitary conditions (including mold) were documented. The building has also faced some concerning infrastructure challenges, as evidenced by two active Department of Buildings (DOB) violations from April and September 2024 for failing to file the required External Low-Pressure Inspection documentation. The building's history shows persistent maintenance challenges in apartment 2A, which had numerous violations documented in November 2022, including electrical issues (defective outlets and light fixtures), mold problems, and door-related deficiencies.

Between 2023 and 2025, there have been recurring complaints about unsanitary conditions, with HPD inspections being required multiple times for issues including pests and flooring problems. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free record in its most recent filings (showing zero infested units in 2025), there have been periods of concern over rodent activity, particularly during 2011-2012, though recent inspections (most recently in 2022) have generally shown compliance. Of particular note is the current status of the bedbug reporting requirements, with the most recent filing showing no infested, eradicated, or re-infested units for the 2023-2024 period, suggesting improved management of this specific issue, even as other maintenance problems persist.